Discrete-continuous structural optimization with distributed evolution strategies

Autor: H Grill, Dietrich Hartmann
Rok vydání: 2000
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Zdroj: Optimization. 47:335-347
ISSN: 1029-4945
0233-1934
DOI: 10.1080/02331930008844485
Popis: This paper describes the development and application of distributed Evolution Strategies (ES) in the field of mixed-discrete structural optimization. ES are direct, probabilistic optimization methods based on the use of the three evolution operators recombination, mutation and selection in an evolving population of competing individuals in the design space. Advanced features of the employed ES include self-adaption of strategy parameters to achieve on-line tuning of the optimization process and a flexible selection scheme that allows scalable lifetimes of individuals The property of using a population of coexisting but independent individuals allows the efficient realization in distributed computing environments. This approach results in a drastic reduction of response time and an improved applicability for large scale problems
Databáze: OpenAIRE